The veteran sideline reporter talks to PEOPLE about covering the international tournament and the USMNT

Among the festivities inherent to the opening day of a World Cup, Fox found a moment to strike a more somber tone during its coverage. During Fox Sports’ pregame show leading up to the opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa,

The broadcaster will air a total of 70 matches, including all of the USMNT’s games with the remaining 34 games available on their cable network.

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Longtime Action News sports anchor Jamie Apody returned to local news Monday, two and a half years after her mysterious departure from 6abc.

The sports reporter said she will remain on-air until the end of May, but did not give a final day.

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